Halifax Academy and Kerr-Vance Academy squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Halifax Academy had to settle for second. They lost 11-3 to the Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans. The loss continues a trend for Halifax Academy in their matchups with Kerr-Vance Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
For Kerr-Vance Academy's part, Tim Hudson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Hudson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hudson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Mcdaniel, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. M.J. Wright was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Halifax Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Halifax Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, they will challenge Lawrence Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lawrence Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Kerr-Vance Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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